E- News
Entertainment News Hub
USD USD 1.00 EUR EUR 0.86
USD USD 1.00 GBP GBP 0.75
USD USD 1.00 JPY JPY 147.10
USD USD 1.00 CAD CAD 1.38
USD USD 1.00 AUD AUD 1.54
USD USD 1.00 CHF CHF 0.81
USD USD 1.00 CNY CNY 7.18
USD USD 1.00 INR INR 87.71
USD USD 1.00 NGN NGN 1,528.90
USD USD 1.00 EUR EUR 0.86
USD USD 1.00 GBP GBP 0.75
USD USD 1.00 JPY JPY 147.10
USD USD 1.00 CAD CAD 1.38
USD USD 1.00 AUD AUD 1.54
USD USD 1.00 CHF CHF 0.81
USD USD 1.00 CNY CNY 7.18
USD USD 1.00 INR INR 87.71
USD USD 1.00 NGN NGN 1,528.90



ESSENTIAL NEWS

Breaking News • Analysis • Opinion
LATEST EDITION

POLITICS

Crisis In Adc: Internal Wrangling Threatens 2027 Coalition Plans
Photo: Staff Photographer

CRISIS IN ADC: INTERNAL WRANGLING THREATENS 2027 COALITION PLANS

11 readers
shares
reactions
T

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is currently facing internal turmoil just months after being selected as the political platform for a broad coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

What was supposed to be a united front to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid is now mired in controversy, as several state party chairmen express anger over what they call a "takeover" of the party by political heavyweights without proper consultation.

 

A Sudden Shake-Up

It all began when former ADC chairman Ralph Nwosu announced the collapse of all existing party structures to pave the way for a new leadership team. The move, according to him, was intended to empower the coalition being led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

 

As part of this plan, former Senate President David Mark was named Interim National Chairman, with Rauf Aregbesola (former Osun Governor) as Secretary, and Bolaji Abdullahi as Publicity Secretary.

But this sudden transition didn’t sit well with many within the party — particularly those who have built the party at the grassroots level.

 

State Chairmen Push Back

State party leaders across Nigeria have raised serious concerns.
In Benue, party chieftain Elias Adikwu described the new leadership process as “unacceptable.”

 

“You don’t come into a party you didn’t build and take over,” he said. “There must be due process.”

He also criticized the ongoing registration drive under the new leadership, calling it confusing and unconstitutional.

 

Akwa Ibom ADC chairman Etimbuk Umoh and Borno’s Mohammed Khala also expressed reservations, with Khala saying they were “keeping their plans close to the chest.”

 

“A Party Built by Youths, Not Recycled Leaders”

The youth wing of the party is also frustrated. Musa Matara, a national youth council leader, said the ADC had been a home for young Nigerians, but the new coalition was bringing back "recycled politicians."

“We built this party with sweat and sacrifice. Now it’s being handed over to people who were part of the system we are trying to change,” Matara lamented.

 

He emphasized that no consultation was done and criticized the party for leaving loyal members in the dark. “If this is about good governance, why were we not included in the process?” he asked.

 

But Not Everyone Is Opposed

Despite the noise, some state chapters have embraced the coalition. In Edo State, chairman Kennedy Odion called it a “new dawn,” saying ADC had become “the bride of the nation.”

 

In Benue, state chairman Celestine Orbunde backed the new leadership and dismissed the criticism by former presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu, claiming he had already been expelled from the party.

 

Delta State ADC was even more direct. Chairman Austin Okolie said Dumebi had no political relevance in the state and accused him of trying to “jeopardize the party’s progress.”

"This represents a significant development in our ongoing coverage of current events."
— Editorial Board

READER ENGAGEMENT

SHARE THIS STORY

MORE FROM THIS EDITION

Additional articles loading...